Thursday, August 27, 2015

This gray bench against the bright Mexican sunflowers makes for a nice resting spot at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

I will be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts. Classes are from 6-8 p.m. and start Thursday September 10th for 5 weeks. You can sign up online!

Saturday, August 22, 2015

For the past several months, I've been learning to use my macro phone lens. It's tricky business but a lot of fun.It's been interesting to see what looks good under a macro lens and what doesn't. Certainly this rose in full bloom gave me a lot of practice.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

I will again be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts beginning Thursday, September 10th for 5 weeks. Please visit their website for online registration! http://vhumc.org/ministries/coa/visualart/

Saturday, August 15, 2015

For my Birmingham area readers: I will again be teaching From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church's Conservatory of the Arts beginning Thursday, September 10th for 5 weeks. Please visit their websitefor online registration!

Thursday, August 13, 2015

I grew up sitting on my grandparents' front porch rocking, every single night. This colorful vintage chair can't hold a candle to their big wooden rockers but certainly should evoke some warm memories for many of us.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Barber Motorsports Museumis amazing even if you don't know one thing about race cars or motorcycles. Each time I go, I find new and interesting details that catch my eye. Every single car or bike is in pristine condition, no matter the age. I love taking photography students there, especially those who have never been. Photographer's buffet!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

The historic Alabama Theatreis easily recognizable with it's huge neon signage. Built in 1927, it's a Birmingham treasure. I recently watched a showing of To Kill A Mockingbird there and just sitting in that gorgeous theatre brought back fond memories of all the zillion movies I saw there when I was growing up. Most likely the side of the building which faces 18th Street goes unnoticed. It's really quite unusual, with it's wonderful shell pattern.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

The Pepper Place Marketdraws a huge crowd every Saturday morning from spring thru early fall. People flock there for many reasons. The fresh produce from Alabama farmers is the number one but there are also fabulous arts and crafts, chef demonstrations, plus live music in several venues. This cutie stopped to have a listen.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Meet my new friend Bob Tedrow. Oh I've known about Bob for years. He owns Homewood Musical Instuments and also Tedrow Concertinas. I stopped in recently to say hello and have a look around. It's full of instruments they build and repair. The real reason I wanted to meet Bob, was to tell him I'd seen his fine photography on Facebook and how much I admired his portraits. I hope I will be invited back. His shop is a photographer's delight!

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

I love it boiled, I love it fried, but now I love it DRIED! Thank you Cindy and Charlie Thigpen for letting me roam your great Garden Galleryat the Pepper Place in search of photos. Not only that, I got to bring some home!

Sunday, August 2, 2015

The Historic Lyric Theatreis a hardhat area ( I've even donned one a time or two) as workers fromStewart Perry construction and artisans from all over the country work feverishly to complete the restoration of this grand 101 year old theatre by the end of the year,

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I have lived in Birmingham most of my life. I think it's a beautiful, friendly, and interesting place to live. I hope that my photographs portray the diversity of my hometown in a positive and artistic way.

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I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.